Uber Partners with Marqeta, Mastercard, and Branch to Launch New Uber Pro Card, Offering Faster Payments and Fuel Rewards for Drivers
Uber has partnered with Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ) and Mastercard (NYSE: MA) to introduce the Uber Pro Card, providing drivers and couriers with up to 10% cashback on gas and 12% on electric vehicle (EV) charging. This initiative aims to enhance the loyalty program and reduce operating costs for drivers. The card includes features such as automatic earnings deposits, access to funds, and benefits from Stride, a portable benefits platform. This card aims to deliver a better financial experience for users while optimizing cash flow.
- Uber Pro Card provides up to 10% cashback on gas and 12% on EV charging, incentivizing driver loyalty.
- Automatic earnings deposits offer drivers immediate access to funds after each trip, enhancing cash flow management.
- Features include a business checking account, Backup Balance access up to $150, and integration with mobile wallets, ensuring convenience.
- Partnership with Stride offers affordable coverage plans for drivers, expanding benefits and support for gig workers.
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“At Uber, we are always looking for new ways to offer drivers and couriers more support on the road,” said
Expanding the Uber Pro driver loyalty program, the Uber Pro Card offers Uber drivers and couriers up to
The card also comes with a business checking account powered by Branch and designed to enable drivers and couriers to keep more of what they earn. Drivers and couriers that sign up for the card can have their earnings automatically deposited into their Uber Pro Card account after every trip—free of charge. The Backup Balance feature allows drivers and couriers to access up to
The Uber Pro Card will be available via mobile wallets and enable seamless contactless payments, so drivers and couriers can begin spending immediately. They can track earnings, transfer money to other bank accounts, earn rewards, and manage savings all through the Uber Pro Card app.
The Uber Pro Card is a Debit Mastercard BusinessCard®, offering increased purchasing flexibility, as well as built-in tools and benefits to help drivers and couriers better manage cash flow, record keeping and safeguard their devices. This includes access to Mastercard Easy Savings®, a rebate program to reward small business owners when they spend, and Mastercard Receipt Management, in addition to advanced security features including Mastercard ID Theft Protection™ and 24/7/365
The Uber Pro Card will also offer Stride, the leading portable benefits platform designed for independent workers, enabling drivers and couriers to access simple, affordable coverage plans – from health to dental to vision.
Uber also recently announced other features, including Upfront Fares, which allows drivers to see how much they’ll earn and where they’re going before accepting a trip.
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“Thanks to the benefits of modern card issuing, workers can access their earnings immediately, and with growing use of new digital wallets and payments capabilities can more easily manage their cash flow and better plan for their future,” said
“Drivers and couriers are critical to our economy, and it’s imperative that they have the financial tools and resources that make their lives easier,” said
“In today’s hyper-competitive labor market, Uber recognized the need to provide a dynamic, real-time payments experience that engages workers and drives greater loyalty,” said Branch Founder & CEO
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Marqeta’s modern card issuing platform empowers its customers to create customized and innovative payment cards. Marqeta’s platform, powered by open APIs, gives its customers the ability to build more configurable and flexible payment experiences, accelerating product development and democratizing access to card issuing technology. Its modern architecture provides instant access to highly scalable, cloud-based payment infrastructure that enables customers to launch and manage their own card programs, issue cards and authorize and settle transactions.
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About Branch
Branch is the leading workforce payments platform that partners with businesses to accelerate payments and empower working Americans. Businesses turn to Branch for a more cost-effective, faster way to pay workers and create a more streamlined, uniform payments experience. Employees and independent contractors that sign up with Branch can receive a zero-fee bank account, free instant access to earned wages, rewards, and personal finance tools to help them manage their cash flow between paychecks. Branch partners with some of the nation’s leading payroll and workforce technologies to support companies in retail, restaurant, trucking/logistics, last-mile delivery, manufacturing, and healthcare. Branch has been honored with a Webby Award — Best Financial Services, Fintech Breakthrough Award,
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